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John Phelan speaks on his 13 months as Navy secretary at Aspen Security Forum
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· July 16, 2026
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Key points The discussion was brief, lasting only 20 minutes. A recent event at the Aspen Institute campus featured a notable figure.
A recent event at the Aspen Institute campus featured a notable figure. A man who previously held a high-ranking position in the US Navy spoke at the Aspen Security Forum. He discussed his time in the position, which lasted over a year.
The conversation was led by a national security reporter from a major news network. The discussion was brief, lasting only 20 minutes.
Further details about the event and conversation are available from the Aspen Times, including the speaker's response to questions about his time in the Navy position.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: Aspen Times ·
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